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Harvest Festival 2019

Events

Come and praise God as we thank the Lord for the bountiful blessings we have received. Enjoy lively music from our choirs. Make special offerings of thanksgiving. Dine on international food and take part in fellowship after the worship service. 

WHEN: Sunday, 20th October 2019 at 11:15
WHERE: The English-Speaking United Methodist Church of Vienna, Sechshauser Strasse 56, 1150 Wien
WHAT TO BRING: Bring a food dish from your home country to share for the international buffet
WHO MAY ATTEND? All people are welcome!

Directions to the church

  • By car – On Sundays street parking is free and available around the church.
  • By U-bahn – The nearest U-bahn station is ‘Längenfeldgasse’ on lines U4 and U6. At the station take the exit toward Storchensteg.
  • By bus – Take the 57 A bus to ‘Grimmgasse’. 

Holy Week and Easter 2019

Events

Join the English-Speaking United Methodist Church of Vienna in commemorating the events of Holy Week and Easter from 14-21 April 2019.

Worship Services

14 April – Palm Sunday – Pastor Matthew preaching on Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem from Luke 19. Children will process with palms and sing during worship. The service begins at 11:15.

18 April – Maundy Thursday – A special service to remember Jesus’ command to love and serve one another. The evening begins with a potluck at 18:00 with the service at 19:00.

19 April – Good Friday – We commemorate Jesus’ murder on the cross. The 12:30 ecumenical service will be at Christ Church Anglican (Jaurèsgasse 12, 1030 Wien). Our evening service will begin at 19:30 at ESUMC.

21 April – Easter Sunday – Come and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. Holy Communion will be celebrated. The service begins at 11:15.

Bible Study Opportunity

Also, join us for our regular adult Bible study on Wednesday evening, 17 April. The study begins at 18:30 with a light meal and the study commences at 19:10. The group is studying the Book of James. 

Flowers for the Easter Cross

We will be decorating an Easter Cross during the Easter Sunday service. The Easter cross is made from our Christmas tree. You are invited to bring flowers to place on the cross.

Our Location

We are located at Sechshauser Strasse 56, 1150 Vienna. Street parking is available on Sunday. Take the 57 A bus to ‘Grimmgasse’. The nearest U-bahn station is ‘Längenfeldgasse’ on lines U4 and U6. At the station take the exit toward Storchensteg.

 

Advent and Christmas 2018

Events

Join the English-Speaking United Methodist Church of Vienna for Advent and Christmas 2018. Advent is the season of preparation for the birth of Jesus. Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

Worship services

2 December  – First Sunday of Advent – Pastor Matthew preaching on watching for Christ from Luke 21. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Worship begins at 11:15.

9 December – Second Sunday of Advent – Pastor Laura Trent preaching on preparing the way of the Lord from Luke 3. Pastor Laura was pastor at ESUMC from 2004-2011. Worship begins at 11:15.

16 December – Third Sunday of Advent – ESUMC children and youth present the annual Christmas play during worship. Worship begins at 11:15.

23 December – Fourth Sunday of Advent –  The worship service will be a special service of lessons and carols. The service is filled with Scripture readings related to the birth of Jesus and our favorite Advent and Christmas hymns. Worship begins at 11:15.

24 December – Christmas Eve – Celebrate the birth of Jesus at one of our services. Our family service which is geared to children begins at 14:30. Our traditional service begins at 18:00. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. 

25 December – Christmas Day – Come and help with our winter daytime shelter program! We open the church to our neighbors and friends to share hospitality and food. The program runs from 10:00-17:00. There is no worship service on Christmas Day.

30 December – First Sunday of Christmastide – Pastor Matthew preaching on Jesus coming of age from Luke 2 (Jesus visits the Temple at age 12). 

Special Prayer Services

ESUMC and our German-speaking congregation will be holding special prayer services on Thursday evenings during Advent. The services will follow the style of the Taize Community. The services will be held on November 29 and December 6, 13, and 20 at 19:00 in the church sanctuary. All are welcome.

Study on Christian Spiritual Practices

Pastor Matthew will lead a study of Christian spiritual practices from the study Five Means of Grace: Experiencing God’s Love the Wesleyan Way. The study takes place on Wednesday evenings from 18:30-20:30 in the church fellowship hall. 

November 21—Prayer

November 28—Searching the Scriptures

December 5—The Lord’s Supper

December 12—Fasting

December 19—Christian Conferencing

Our Location

We are located at Sechshauser Strasse 56, 1150 Vienna. Street parking is available on Sunday. Take the 57 A bus to ‘Grimmgasse’. The nearest U-bahn station is ‘Längenfeldgasse’ on lines U4 and U6. At the station take the exit toward Storchensteg.

 

2018 Harvest Festival

Events

Join the English-Speaking United Methodist Church for our annual Harvest Festival! The Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, October 14th at 11:15 at ESUMC.

Come and praise God as we thank the Lord for the bountiful blessings we have received. Enjoy lively music from our choirs. Make special offerings of thanksgiving. Dine on international food and take part in fellowship after the worship service. 

WHEN: Sunday, October 14th at 11:15
WHERE: The English-Speaking United Methodist Church of Vienna, Sechshauser Strasse 56, 1150 Wien
WHAT TO BRING: Bring a food dish from your home country to share for the international buffet
WHO MAY ATTEND? All people are welcome!

Directions to the church

  • By car – On Sundays street parking is free and available around the church.
  • By U-bahn – The nearest U-bahn station is ‘Längenfeldgasse’ on lines U4 and U6. At the station take the exit toward Storchensteg.
  • By bus – Take the 57 A bus to ‘Grimmgasse’. 

Harvest Festival 2017

Events

Join the English-Speaking United Methodist Church for our annual Harvest Festival! The Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, October 15th at 11:15 at ESUMC.

Come and praise God as we thank the Lord for the bountiful blessings we have received. Enjoy lively music from our choirs. Make special offerings of thanksgiving. Dine on international food and take part in fellowship after the worship service. 

WHEN: Sunday, October 15th at 11:15
WHERE: The English-Speaking United Methodist Church of Vienna, Sechshauser Strasse 56, 1150 Wien
WHAT TO BRING: Bring a food dish from your home country to share for the international buffet
WHO MAY ATTEND? All people are welcome!

Directions to the church

  • By car – On Sundays street parking is free and available around the church.
  • By U-bahn – The nearest U-bahn station is ‘Längenfeldgasse’ on lines U4 and U6. At the station take the exit toward Storchensteg.
  • By bus – Take the 57 A bus to ‘Grimmgasse’. 

2017 Vacation Bible School

Events, News

The 2017 Vacation Bible School program is now open for registration. The program will run daily from Monday, August 14 through Friday, August 18 from 09:00-16:00.

This year’s theme is “Hero Central: Discovering Your Strength in God!” The theme Bible verse is “Do good! Seek peace and go after it!”—Psalm 34:14b, CEB.

There will be Bible stories, games, science projects, music classes, craft time, and much learning about strength which comes from God.

VBS is open to children ages 4-15.

The program is run in English.

Lunch and snacks will be provided.

VBS is free and open to the public.

Contact Diana Mangan for more information or to volunteer at office[at]esumc.at.

Click here to register online for VBS.

 

 

 

Holy Week 2017

Events, News

Join us for Holy Week 2017 (April 9-16) at the English-Speaking United Methodist Church of Vienna! All services are in English unless otherwise noted. 

9 April – Palm/Passion Sunday – Sunday morning worship at 11:15 with a special children’s palm processional remembering Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The service then turns to the torture and trial of Jesus from Matthew 26 in the “Journey to the Cross” sermon series.  Pastor Matthew preaching.

12 April – Special Lenten Bible study which will focus on the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. The study begins with a soup and salad fellowship at 18:30.

13 April – A special Holy Thursday service commemorating the Last Supper and Jesus’ arrest. Please bring a food dish to share. The service begins at 18:30.

14 April – Good Friday – We have two services on Good Friday.

  • The 12:30 ecumenical prayer service is hosted this year at Christ Church Anglican (Jauresgasse 17-19, 1030 Wien) where Pastor Matthew will be preaching.
  • The 19:30 service of darkness will be held at ESUMC, remembering the death and burial of our Lord.

15 April – Easter Saturday Vigil – Join our sister congregation Fuenfhaus UMC for an Easter Vigil of watching and waiting at the tomb of our Lord. The service begins at 20:00 with a bonfire in the back garden. The service will be in German.

16 April – Resurrection Sunday – Sunday morning worship at 11:15 celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Holy Communion will be served. We will also have five baptisms. Pastor Matthew preaching and presiding.

Our Location

Our church is located at Sechshauser Strasse 56, 1150 Vienna.

Parking: Free street parking is available on Sunday.

By U-bahn: The nearest U-bahn station is Längenfeldgasse on lines U4 and U6. At the station take the exit toward Storchensteg.

By bus: You can take the 57A bus to Grimmgasse. The church is less than 50 meters from the bus stop.

 

Lent 2017

Events, News

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Lent is the season of preparation for Good Friday and Easter. It is a forty day journey over six weeks (not including Sundays) meant for reflection and renewal. 

Worship 

Our Lenten journey begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1 at 18:30 with a service of penitence and reflection. 

The Women’s World Day of Prayer is Friday, March 3 at 18:30 at ESUMC. Click here for more information.

We will remember the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, April 13 at 18:30. Please bring a food dish to share. 

There are two opportunities to commemorate the death of our Lord on Good Friday on April 14. Join the 12:30 ecumenical prayer service hosted by Christ Church Vienna (Jauresgasse 17-19, 1030 Wien); Pastor Matthew and other area clergy will share on the last seven words of Jesus. Or come to the 19:30 service of darkness at ESUMC.

Bible Study

The special Lenten Bible taught by Pastor Matthew will take place every Wednesday evening during Lent (March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 12). The Bible study will begin each time at 18:30 with soup and salad with the study to follow the meal. The study is entitled “He Set His Face to Jerusalem” which focuses on Jesus’ final journey to Jerusalem.

The Bible study will be in the ESUMC fellowship area.

Learn

On Sunday, March 19th at 14:30 there will be a special guided tour of the Wien Museum’s temporary exhibit “Protestant Vienna. Religious Conflict after Luther.” A professional museum guide will lead the tour. The cost is 5 Euros, payable the day of the tour. 

2017 Women’s World Day of Prayer

Events, News

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The English-Speaking United Methodist Church of Vienna is pleased to be hosting the 2017 Women’s World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 3 at 18:30. The service is organized by a joint committee of women from the English-Speaking United Methodist Church of Vienna, Christ Church Vienna, Grace Church Vienna, the English-Speaking Catholic Community, and the Vienna Community Church.

Each year the Women’s World Day of Prayer focuses on a specific country. In 2017 we are focusing on the Philippines. Women from the Philippines have prepared the liturgy, the songs, and the stories. Together we will worship with women and men around the world, hear stories from Filipino women, and pray for our community and the Philippines. 

A Filipino food buffet will be served afterward the prayer service.

The event is free.

The English-Speaking United Methodist Church is located at Sechshauser Strasse 56, 1150 Vienna. To reach the church: by bus take the 57A bus to ‘Grimmgasse’; by Ubahn go to ‘Längenfeldgasse’ on lines U4 and U6, take the station exit toward Storchensteg; and by car only street parking is available.